October 26th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, October 26
Spelling: We learned that spelling larger words is easier if the word is broken into syllables.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on questioning as a reading strategy.
Writing: Today was a work day in writing.
A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be revising at this time.
Math: We practiced looking for repeating patterns using shapes and numbers. Homework is to finish Journal P2-1.
Science: We reviewed our last experiment and learned that the force of a magnet decreases quickly with distance.
Social Studies: None today due to our Math and Reading Skills time.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Our Halloween party is a Hawaiian Beach Bash on Friday, October 28 from 9:30-12:00. We need family members to help with donations or during the party. Add your name to our Volunteer List if you can help or will be attending the party!
- Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
